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Julius Rosenberg and Ethel Rosenberg v. United States
Citations: 344 U.S. 889; 73 S. Ct. 134Docket: 111; 112
Court: Supreme Court of the United States; November 17, 1952; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court
Petitioners Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are under a death sentence and seek review from the Supreme Court. Historically, federal capital convictions were appealable, but Congress removed the right to appeal in 1911, limiting Supreme Court review of death sentences to the same conditions as other criminal convictions. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals, recognizing its significant responsibility, carefully reviewed the case but ultimately denied the petition for certiorari. A denial indicates that fewer than four justices found sufficient grounds to review the lower court's decision, and the Court does not provide reasons for such denials to maintain the effective administration of justice. Several grounds were presented in support of the petition, including five additional questions raised during rehearing; however, the Court does not imply any opinions on these issues. Importantly, the Court states that it lacks authority to revise a death sentence imposed by a district court.